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Osun Plans to Redouble Effort on Paediatric HIV Case, Tuberculosis Treatment

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By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke says his administration will double its effort at improving Childhood Tuberculosis and Paediatric HIV case detection and treatment. Governor Adeleke stated this at the handing-over over of the Tuberculosis Situation Room renovated Continue Reading

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HIV test, treatment, free at government facilities – OYSACA Boss

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The Executive Secretary of the Oyo State Agency for the Control of Aids, OYSACA, Dr Lanre Abass, has advised Nigerians to imbibe a positive way of living by knowing their Human immunodeficiency Virus, HIV, status. Dr Abass who gave the advice during a road walk in commemoration of 2022 World AIDS Day said the aim of the […]Continue Reading

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Taraba Begins Mass Testing As 77 Confirmed HIV Positive

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Taraba State government has embarked on mass testing for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV, in the state. This was disclosed by the Taraba AIDS Control Agency (TACA) during a weekly review meeting held in Jalingo, the state capital. The agency revealed that the state has 36,396 people who are currently victims of HIV and are […]Continue Reading

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WORLD AIDS DAY: Expert Calls For Increased Advocacy On Protection Of HIV/AIDs Patients

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Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners, ANPMP, wants individual Nigerians to take responsibility for their health by protecting themselves from HIV and AIDS infection while also preventing the further spread from those living with the virus.  Ogun State Chairman of the Association, Dr Adeneye Kusimo made the call in Abeokuta on the occasion of this […]Continue Reading

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HIV/AIDS: Osun Assembly Passes Anti- Discrimination Bill

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Osun HIV/AIDS Anti-discrimination Bill 2020 has passed through the second reading on the floor of the Osun House of Assembly. This follows a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Mr. Maruf Olanrewaju and seconded by the Chief Whip, Mr. Tunde Olatunji after deliberations on the Policy Trust of the Bill by members of the House. […]Continue Reading

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OSHA Passes Two Medical Related Bills

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Two Bills, Osun Private Veterinary Premises and Ambulatory Practice  (Regulatory) Bill 2020 and Osun HIV and AIDS Anti-discrimination Bill 2020 have passed through the first reading on the floor of the Osun House of Assembly. The Bills was sent to the Assembly as contained in a letter from the Governor, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola. The Osun […]Continue Reading

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World AIDS Day: Stake Holders Emphasise the Need for Testing

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In celebration of world AIDS Nigerians have been reminded of the need to get tested on HIV/AIDS, in the midst of tackling COVID-19 pandemic. The Ogun state AIDS programme coordinator, Ministry of Health, Mrs Olufunke Adu gave the advice while featuring on a Paramount FM morning programme. Mrs Adu said though COVID-19 came with a lot of health challenges, Continue Reading

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HIV: Ministry Gives Prominence to Sex Education in Ekiti

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The Ekiti State Ministry of Education says it will continue to collaborate with the State Aids Control Agency, SACA to sustain the low prevalence of HIV in the state. The Commissioner for Education Science and Technology, Mr. Foluso Daramola made this known during a meeting with the Management of Ekiti State Aids Control Agency, EKSACA in […]Continue Reading